Speculation that Gupta scandal caused rift in the ANC

01 Feb 2016 | Admin Author

Speculation is growing that the recent Gupta aircraft scandal caused divisions in the ANC and in Cabinet and could lead to President Jacob Zuma's ousting.

The Star reports that Zuma and ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe had "fallen out" over the Gupta's landing a private aircraft with wedding guests aboard at the Waterkloof Air Force Base last week.

It said the incident had been the final straw for Mantashe, who had privately expressed concerns that the family wielded too much influence in government and ANC affairs.

The Citizen newspaper said it "understood" that plans were afoot to sack Zuma following the Gupta plane scandal.

Daily Maverick writer Ranjeni Munusamy said the ANC had "never before been as forthright in demanding answers from the Zuma administration" over the controversy.